Buncrana Pride of place this week goes to the under 13 footballers, who won the long awaited Inishowen final played in Carn on Wednesday night. The game was played in atrocious conditions, and it was great credit to both teams that it was played in such a sporting manner. Buncrana started the stronger, and following early pressure produced the games first score, a well taken point from the lively Dara O'Connor, further first half scores from Peter McLaughlin, Ryan Curran and Conor Allen ensured that Buncrana went in at half time in front. Urris came into the game in the second half but every time they came back, Buncrana were able to respond with some well-taken goals combined with some great saves from Caolan McGonigle, and defensive performances from the backs. Further scores from Bruce Waldron, McLaughlin, Allen, and a captain's performance from O'Connor (who scored 3-1) ensured the cup was on its way to the Scarvey. Final score 5-6 to 2-6. Congratulations to Sean Clerkin and his backroom staff on a good finish to the year. Training for next year has already commenced in the Crana College gym. Friday U12 Football 5.30-7pm. Under-8 football 7-8pm. There is also a Fundamentals session from 11 to 12 on Saturday morning in the gym which is geared towards U6s so they learn basic skills in fun environment. Hurling is on Sundays from 11-12 for U8s and U10s. The U12s are on from 12- 1pm. Thanks to the Crana College staff for the use of there fine facilities, and with all the above sessions new players are always welcome. The underage presentations are on Sunday 14 December in Lake of Shadows at 5pm. Burt Congratulations to the Burt under-13 football team that won the Division 2 county final on Sunday against Urris. Burt won 3-11 to 1-5, after putting on a show that was testament of their passion, drive and footballing ability. Despite early concerns about the stormy conditions, the weather picked up for the game and it was a bright start for Burt with a quick goal. Burt had the wind in their favour and took a half-time lead of 3-2 to 1-1, with the midfield and half-forward line creating the opportunities in front of goal. Similar to their semi-final win over St Naul's, Burt doubled their effort in the second half as they set about adding to their lead. The second half showcased the good performance of the defence and they led the way by breaking up the Urris attacks and winning ball to provide the forwards with possession. Burt scored nine points to Urris' four in the second half and get their first win over Urris in three outings, albeit in the big one. Individual performances from all 15 plus the subs - where we welcomed back Gavin McGrath, Matthew Breslin and Mark Coyle from injury - were excellent and their victory was the first time Burt had won a county final at this level since 1995. Well done to all involved the managers, the coaches, the parents and all the supporters who came throughout the year. Thanks also to Burnfoot Service station for hosting the post match meal. Urris gave us three good games this season, and we look forward to tussling with them in 2009 at under-14. The county champions are: Jamie Barr, Jack Shallow, Johnny Devlin, Tom Doherty, Ryan McLaughlin, Patrick Doherty, Gavin McGrath, Conor Harkin, Sean Mullen, Ruairí Bradley, Georgie Kelly, Darren Gallagher, Tiernan McDermott, Dean Gallagher, Sean McHugh, Seamus McLaughlin, Ryan Doherty, Mark Coyle, Matthew Breslin, Martin Strain, Tony Cregan, Caolan McGrath, Gavin McLaughlin, Kyle Long, Kyle McGrath, Michael Campbell, Olivia Devlin and Niamh Devlin. The club held its 'Night at the Races' on Friday night in An Grianán Hotel. It was a good night out and raised much-needed funds for the club. Thanks to everyone who sold horses, cards and sponsors for the fundraiser and well done to all the winners. Congratulations to Ciaran Dowds and Gareth Martin whose horse won the auction race on the night, and all the more sweeter because they bought the cheapest one in the race. Race winners included Sean Murphy, Kathleen Ó Donaill, Danny Dowds, Pearse Callaghan, Anne Bradley, Ciaran Bradley, Hugh Hegarty, Megan Arbuckle, Barry Sweeney, Eve & Claire McLaughlin, M. McGettigan, Rosaleen Campbell, Katie Shallow, Cathal Davis, Maura McColgan, Darragh Donaghy, Jude Campbell, Leonard McLaughlin, Sinead Grant, Colm Grant, Dominick Murray, Danny Lafferty, Caroline Donaghey, Jack Grant, Niall Campbell, Dara Grant, Seamus Grant, Sean B McHugh, Patsy Gillen, Sinead McDermott, Frances Downey, Eddie Bradley, Ronan McLaughlin, Lorraine Duncan, Hugh Strain, Patrick Doherty, John McDermott, Carl Doherty, Ryan & Aaron Doherty, Mary O'Donnell, Marion O'Brien, Niamh Porter, Lee Callaghan, Damian Dowds, Aoife Doherty, Jack Duffy, John Paul Hegarty, Conor Doherty and Kevin McDermott. A special thank you to our sponsors: The Frontier Hotel, MC Kitchens, Reddin's Bus Hire, John Ryan Milk Supplier, Motorway Stores, FBD Insurance Letterkenny, Inishowen Independent, Water Works Bridgend, Donaghy's Garage Burnfoot, Burnfoot Service Station and An Grianán Hotel. Good luck to Sophie Doran in the solo singing category, and Míceál-Piaras Ó Ceallaigh and his sister Cáit in the Novelty Act who are representing the club in the Scór final this Saturday. The Scór na NÓg County final is set for Glenties (Market Hall/Community Centre), at 6.30pm on Saturday 29 November._ Reminder for everyone that the date of Burt GAA's AGM has now been moved back a week to Saturday, 6 December at 3.30pm in the Clubhouse. All motions and nominations should now be in to the secretary. Every club member is invited to come along. The club apologises for any inconvenience. The lotto jackpot was won last Thursday with the winner being none other than chairman. Colm Davis won ?1450 adding to his ?40 win last week! Next week's jackpot is ?400. Anyone with lottos should have them in the clubhouse by Thursday night or hand it to any club member. Indoor hurling has now commenced in the Aileach Youth Club every Saturday for the winter, coached by Colm Davis. Primary school children is from 10-11.30am and secondary school children is from 11.30am to 12.30pm. Congratulations to the boys' and girls' teams from Naomh Mura NS, Tooban, who won the indoor football titles at the Aileach Youth Club last Friday. Congratulations also Lean Kelly, Karen Kelly, Niamh Devlin and Kyle Long who turned in tremendous performances at the National Under-Age Cross Country Championships in Waterford at the weekend. Carn The Club AGM will take place on Sunday 30 November at 7pm in the clubrooms. The AGM gives an opportunity for all club members to have a say in the running of the club. The club cannot function properly if all the officer positions are not filled. Likewise members are needed to make up the committees who oversee the various club activities. So come along on Sunday evening and be part of the decision making process. On a very wet, windy and cold November Sunday, Kieran Canny's men, fielding without a number of regular players, showed that his squad has both strength and depth by comprehensively defeating Red Hugh's on a scoreline of 0-15 to 1-3. Once again this was a good team performance, with young players like Conor Doherty, who was replacing the injured Michael McLaughlin at full back, proving their worth. Training will be held this coming week on Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30pm. Congratulations to Kevin and his Reserve Side squad who defeated Red Hugh's by 2-8 to 0-9 to finish the season unbeaten. The highlight of this game came when Kevin playing at full forward broke the ball down to Tony Diver who volleyed it to the back of the net. After the game the captain County PRO Seamus O'Donnell presented Paddy McCallion with the league cup. Underage Hurling for boys and girls aged 6 and 7 in the Carndonagh Community School gym between 6pm and 7pm and for 8 and 9 year old between 7pm and 8pm started last Friday, 21 November and will continue for a four week period. The second round of the underage parish league took place last Saturday with good turnouts in both age categories. With a place in the finals still up for grabs for most teams, all games were played in a competitive spirit but also with a sense of fun. The top two teams in each category will play in the final for the cups while third and fourth placed teams will play-off for third place. Medals will be presented to all participants on Sunday 14 December at the Bord na nÓg Presentations. Parents, why not come along next Saturday morning and support these young boys and girls and their respective teams in the finals. The final rounds of games next Saturday are as follows: Age 9-11 Club Trophy Final: The Gaels v Na Fianna; 3rd Place: Eire Óg v Na Piarsaigh. Age 11-13, the Paul McLaughlin Cup. Final: Baile Atha Cliath v Corcaigh; 3rd Place: Gallimh v Ard Mhacha. The games commence at 11am sharp. The County Scór na nÓg final will be held in Glenties community hall on Saturday 29 November at 6.30pm. Our club will be represented in the Amhránaiocht Aonair (Solo-Singing) by Kate McCreanor, in the Bailead Ghrupa by Niamh McGonigle, Kerry-Lee Lafferty, Stephen McLaughlin Niamh McDonald, and in Tráth na gCeisteanna by Pádraig Doherty, Martin McLaughlin and Feargal Doherty. The winning numbers in the club mini-lotto were 11, 23, 4, 6 and 7. There was no jackpot winner. The ?75 euro went to David Gallagher, Muff, Culdaff; ?30 to John Gerard McKinney, Glentogher; and ?15 to G.M.J. Doherty, Lr. Galwilly, Glentogher, Patsy Doherty, Killourt, Malin Head and Anne Lynch, Balleighan, Greencastle. The jackpot next week is ?1,900 and the draw will be held in Tully's. Malin Thanks to everyone who supported the Night at the Races in McClean's on Saturday night with a special thanks to sponsors, sellers and buyers of horses, your efforts are very much appreciated. Traditional Music Sessions continue on the first Friday of every month in the GAA Centre and all musicians are welcome. The next session takes place on Friday, 5 December at 7.30pm in the upstairs room in the centre, again, everyone welcome. Watch your Weight continues every Wednesday and Friday at 7pm for men and at 9pm for ladies (Wednesdays only for now) all ages welcome. Anyone who would like to purchase club gear for Christmas presents etc, should place orders in McClean's Shop as soon as possible so as to avoid disappointment. Replica senior shirts are currently available in all sizes but there is only a limited number at present so booking is advisable. Under 8/10 training continues on Sundays at the usual times. Training for girls interested in playing Gaelic football continues every Wednesday from 5/6 pm in the GAA centre. Girls have to be between 6th class in primary school to 3rd year in secondary school, all girls asked to bring boots and runners. There was no winner of this week's lotto jackpot. The sequence drawn was 4, 5, 6, 7, 3, 2, 1 with the ?50 prize going to Hannah Orpen, c/o Jimmy McLaughlin, Lowerbraghy and the ?20 sellers prize going to Edel McLaughlin, Glengad Mountain. This weekend's jackpot is ?1,000 and as always we thank the local community for its continued support. Moville The big event on the club social calendar takes place this Saturday night when the annual dinner dance will take place in Caislean Mara. 2008 has been a particularly noteworthy one for the ladies and to mark the occasion Geraldine Giles, President of Cumann Peil na mBan, will be guest of honour along with 2009 All-Ireland winner and current All-Star Enda McGinley. Music is by the popular Cavanagh Brothers and dinner will be served at 8pm. Tickets are available from Bridget Harkin, Sean Faulkner, Jimmy Hegarty, and Con O Donnell. Over 150 children attended a highly successful underage presentation disco in the Foyle Hotel on Friday night. Current minor player Thomas McKinley was guest of honour and presented the awards on the night. The under-10 and 12 teams received their Inishowen medals while all under-10 were presented with certificate to mark their achievements throughout the year. Sarah Jane McDonald and Kathy McLaughlin received mementos to mark their appearance at Croke Park, while Liam Grimley and Ciaran Diver received awards for lining out against Derry at MacCumhaill Park and being the club winner of the u12 skills. Congratulations to our ladies under-16 team that won the county title for the fifth year in a row by beating Termon 4-9 to 2-8 in Convoy. As expected it was a very tough game and the team had to pull out all they had to capture the title. Team captain Danielle Logue received the trophy from county board member Maggie Foy. The club had a record number of six players in the Donegal panel for the play off game against Meath in Cavan on Sunday with five of them starting and one coming on as sub as Donegal maintained their senior championship status with a 2-9 to 0-6 victory. The players involved were Sarah Faulkner, Loirin Melarkey, Deirdre Foley, Treasa Doherty and Niamh and Aoife Hegarty. Urris This year's AGM is taking place on Sunday, 30 November at the Day Centre in Cleagh. The meeting will start at 6.30pm and all Club members are asked to do their best to attend what is the Club's most important meeting of the year. Congratulations to the prizewinners at the Club's Senior presentations last Saturday night: Sean McDaid, Senior Player of the Year; Michael Doherty (JN), Reserve Player of the Year; Stephen McLaughlin, Minor Player of the Year; Sean Friel, Under 16 Player of the Year; and Paul McLaughlin, Clubperson of the Year. Well done to all and thanks to everyone who came along on the night. Flu and a fired up Burt team saw the under 13s fall at the final hurdle last Sunday in the County Division 2 final. The lads gave it their best shot, but with many of them feeling the affects of this year's variation of the flu virus it was always going to be a tough ask. You can only play the team in front of you and Burt took full advantage of the opportunity offered. The Urris club would like to congratulate both Burt for winning the All County title and Buncrana for winning the Inishowen title, we will lick our wounds over the winter and look forward to the match ups again next year. This has been a good year for Inishowen teams and with good close rivalries like these every team will be lifted to greater heights. Well done to all the prize-winners at the Underage presentations last Friday night and thank you to everyone who attended or helped out on the night. The Under 10 players of the year were Clare Doherty and Gareth Harkin; Under 12 players of the year were Jaime-Louise Gordon and Ferghal Harkin; Under 13 player of the year was the team captain Darren Coyle whose brother Jamie took the honour for the Under 14 team (of which he was joint-captain). Darren Coyle was also voted Player's Player of the Year for the Under 14 team. Darren, Jamie, Conor Bradley and Dean McDaid picked up club jackets for their perfect attendance at training throughout the season for the Under 14s. The Club competed in six 'A' finals and two 'B' finals across these grades this year and the players, their parents and mentors should be rightfully proud of how they have performed over the course of the season. We look forward to 2009 when we hope to see all our juvenile teams progress to even greater heights. A huge vote of thanks goes to all the coaches who helped out with the teams over the course of what has been a long year - without so many willing hands helping out the Club's success wouldn't have been so pronounced on the field of play. There was no winner of the Match and Win jackpot last week, next week's jackpot will now be ?660, the years drawn were: 1962, 1975, 1976 and 1977. The winners of ?15 were: Peter Hickey, 31 Gaddyduff, Clonmany; Kathleen Friel, Dunaff; Mark Ivers, Gaddyduff; Brid Gill, 5 Gaddyduff; Danny Gordon, Isle of Doagh. Tweet

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